Jonathan Drouin led the Colorado Avalanche to a dominant 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues with a standout performance, scoring two goals and assisting on another. The Avalanche took control early with a four-goal first period, including goals from Martin Necas and Cale Makar, the latter marking his third consecutive game with a goal. Mackenzie Blackwood earned his first shutout with Colorado, making 19 saves, while Joel Hofer of the Blues faced 36 shots, managing 31 saves but unable to prevent the scoring barrage. The Blues' recent struggles continued, marking their fourth consecutive loss and raising concerns over their offensive output.

Necas, acquired in the trade involving Mikko Rantanen, made his mark by scoring his first goal with Colorado. Despite a promising start, the Blues failed to capitalize on a short-handed opportunity that could have shifted momentum. Colorado's power play found its rhythm after a prolonged slump, successfully converting three times in the last sixteen games.